Conan: Becoming the Boss Starting with Winning Over Ran

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Just as I finished planning the time and route, another message came through on my other phone.

I opened Line, and unsurprisingly, it was a message from Kujou Hitomi.

She and Hoshino Yu received the same order, except that she also received an additional order to temporarily suspend her studies.

Hoshigumi Yu had many questions and several guesses, but ultimately everything would have to wait until she landed on the island.

The following evening, Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi arrived at the island that Gin had mentioned, travel-worn and weary.

Shortly after we arrived on the island, someone came to pick us up.

At the same time, Gin finally figured out why he had them come to this island.

This is pretty much what Hoshino Yu guessed.

This small island serves as a training base for the brewery in Japan, specifically for cultivating and training personnel.

As a large international organization, the brewery has its own set of processes for training its staff, in addition to recruiting talent from outside.

Loyal guys like Gin are basically trained by the organization themselves.

Although Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi are Gin's direct subordinates, Gin, being a very busy man, doesn't have time to train them personally.

After finalizing the plan, he handed it over to the person in charge of training and then notified Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi to come to the island for training.

I followed the people who were supposed to meet me and familiarized myself with the surroundings, but I didn't see a single familiar face.

Hoshimiya Yu wasn't surprised; if anyone recognized him, he would have some recollection of this small island near Tokyo.

The training island has no name, and the brewery doesn't seem to have any desire to name it.

When Gin posts his location, he only posts one coordinate...

Hoshimiya Yu simply called it the training island.

According to the person in charge of the island, many similar training bases have been established in various countries, but there are relatively more in Japan.

The reason is that these small islands are highly concealed, and even if they are discovered, evacuation is very convenient.

The training island where Hoshimiya Yu is currently located is just the closest one to Tokyo.

Japan itself is an island nation, and there are countless small islands around it, such as Tsukikage Island.

Whether it's Moonshadow Island or this small island now, their remote locations and convenient sea transport make them natural breeding grounds for crime.

It's only because technology is advanced; otherwise, most of these surrounding islands would have become places like Moonshadow Island, where everyone commits crimes.

After familiarizing themselves with the environment, Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi quickly began their training.

The island only has essential living facilities, which is not only boring, but there are also no people to farm system rewards from.

Even Hoshimiya Yu couldn't find anyone to answer why he didn't have to resign, but Kujou Hitomi had to temporarily suspend her studies.

If that's the case, what else can we do if we don't train?

The training period was not long, lasting only about a week.

Aside from physical training, there isn't much skill involved.

It's about basic knowledge of firearms shooting and close combat, as well as common sense things to know when carrying out missions.

According to the person in charge, Gin only arranged these basic training sessions; for more in-depth training, one would have to go back to Tokyo to receive personal guidance from Gin.

Although it was just some basic training, Hoshiguma Yu's physical fitness has made a qualitative leap compared to before.

After all, these are the most practical combat training methods summarized by the distillery over many years, and they are no worse than the basic training of special forces in various countries.

Of course, to achieve such good results, the prerequisite is that you can sustain it.

Hoshigumi Yu's improvement amazed even the island's management.

He had seen many geniuses, but even those who had started training from a young age, few could compare to Xing Gongyu.

No wonder he was chosen by Gin to be his successor despite his advanced age.

The island's manager secretly sighed, his attitude towards Hoshimiya Yu becoming increasingly respectful.

If Xinggong Yu's body was originally an unpolished piece of jade, now it has had a layer of dust wiped off its surface, revealing a slightly dazzling brilliance.

However, if he wants to fully transform his talent into strength, he needs more professional and meticulous training and guidance.

Just like turning a perfect jade blank into a valuable piece of jewelry, it also requires the exquisite carving and finishing of a master craftsman.

On the other hand, thanks to the bonus from the Eye of Truth, Hoshimiya Yu also performs quite well in shooting.

Kujou Hitomi is not very good with firearms, but she is very talented in the use of melee weapons.

After listening to the person in charge, Hoshimiya Yu instantly understood Gin's purpose in sending them to train Kojima.

Gin simply found teaching the basics too troublesome, so he had someone else train him until he was ready for a mission. Then, he planned to teach him personally while simultaneously gaining practical experience.

Both Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi possessed aptitudes far exceeding those of ordinary people, and they mastered these things very quickly, having completely grasped them within a week.

In fact, Hoshimiya Yu only used three days, and spent the remaining four days assisting Kujou Hitomi.

They arrived three days earlier than Gin had anticipated, which meant no ship came to pick them up.

When they arrived, Xing Gongyu was able to find a boat on her own, but there was no organization to arrange the return trip, and it was impossible to find a boat on this remote island.

We can't just swim back, can we?

Even with Hoshigumi Yu's current physical condition, it's not very realistic.

However, if you give him a small wooden boat, he can row it back.

Of course, unless absolutely necessary, Hoshiguma Yu has no intention of actually trying to row a boat.

The vast ocean is unpredictable, yet he hasn't complained about his long life.

Having Sonoko Suzuki send someone to pick us up is fine, but the problem remains: if Gin notices it, it might cause some unnecessary trouble.

In the end, Hoshiguma Yu decided to stay on the training island for another three days.

Although it was a bit boring, with Kujou Hitomi by my side, I could barely bear it.

With nothing to do on the island, Hoshimiya Yu simply took Kujou Hitomi to enjoy the sea view.

The training island is desolate and remote, but precisely because of this, the scenery is surprisingly beautiful.

As the sun gradually set in the west, and the beautiful sight of the moon rising over the sea was about to be seen, Xing Gongyu's gaze was drawn to a luxury cruise ship that suddenly appeared.

Although the distance was quite far, with the enhancement of the Eye of Truth, Hoshiguma Yu could determine that the cruise ship would pass by here.

More importantly, he also saw three familiar figures on the deck.

It was Ran, Kogoro Mouri, and Conan.

Beside the three were several familiar faces. Upon comparing them with his memories, Xing Gongyu immediately understood what was going on.

109 Luxury Cruise Ship Serial Murders

A series of murders on a luxury cruise ship.

It is a series of murders that occurred within the Hiramoto family.

Not long ago it was the Takasugi Foundation, and now it's the Hatomoto Foundation. It seems he's been quite connected with Japanese conglomerates lately.

"Good luck, looks like we can go back ahead of schedule."

Not only can I go back, but I can also take the opportunity to collect some system rewards. Luckily, I finished the training in advance, otherwise I would have really missed this fateful event.

Hoshimiya Yu wrapped her arm around Kujou Hitomi's slender waist, a smile on her face, and thought to herself.

"Senior Hoshimiya, even if they happen to be passing by, they might not agree to let us board the ship, right?"

Kujou Hitomi also saw the cruise ship, but she couldn't see it as clearly as Hoshimiya Yu, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

“Xiao Lan is up there,” Hoshiguma Yu explained. “It seems that the island she told me about a few days ago is nearby.”

It's impossible for Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi to have been out of contact for so long; they have always maintained contact with the outside world.

Kujou Hitomi's leave of absence from school has been settled, as for his job as the school nurse...

Gin didn't say anything; he just asked Sonoko Suzuki to help him get a long leave of absence.

"I see..." Kujou Hitomi nodded seriously, and said with a sigh, "What a small world."

"It's not that the world is small, it's just that Japan is small."

Xing Gongyu glanced at the beauty in his arms and couldn't help but mutter a complaint.

Japan is only so big, and Tokyo is even smaller. The surrounding islands that are habitable are basically all within a certain range.

It's not that you can't survive on a remote island, it's just that if the distance is too far, the transportation costs will increase exponentially.

Even an evil organization like a distillery wouldn't do something so thankless and arduous, let alone anyone else.

Kujo Hitomi, being a university student, was aware of the fact that Japan is a small country.

She smiled and said, "But that's why we can go back earlier."

While waiting for the cruise ship to approach, Hoshiguma Yu went ahead to greet the person in charge of the training island.

The person in charge naturally wouldn't make things difficult for Xing Gongyu and the other person; instead, they remarked on their good luck.

It's important to know that apart from ships that regularly transport supplies, almost no ships pass through this area, let alone such luxurious cruise ships.

After contacting Ran by phone, and without knowing who made the decision, the cruise ship simply sailed directly to the island to pick up Hoshimiya Yu and Kujou Hitomi.

Once aboard the cruise ship, Hoshiguma Yu realized that Xiao Lan and the other two had only recently boarded as well.

Just like in her memory, Ran and her two friends were worried about not being able to return to Tokyo that night because their boat was broken when the Yamamoto family's cruise ship happened to pass by, and they were then invited aboard by the kind-hearted Yamamoto Natsue.

In fact, Hoshimiya Hayao's smooth ascent was largely thanks to Kogoro Mouri.

Hokuro Hatomoto, a middle-aged, bald, fat man, is surprisingly a fan of Goro Mori, perhaps because they are both middle-aged.

He was initially somewhat dissatisfied with Xia Jiang's invitation to board the ship, but upon learning that it was Kogoro Mouri, he immediately performed a Sichuan opera face-changing act.

Hoshimiya Yu looked to the side and saw that Hokuro Hiramoto was enthusiastically chatting with Kogoro Mouri.

"Detective Mouri, you can just call me Kitarou. Please, let's go inside and talk."

Hatamoto Hokuro was beaming with excitement, his round face glowing red, looking exactly like a little fan meeting his idol.

Since the other party was so enthusiastic, Kogoro Mouri couldn't refuse and asked, "Where is your ship headed?"

"Oh, today is Xia Jiang's engagement ceremony. The cruise ship is heading to Yokohama, where my niece Xia Jiang will be getting married tomorrow. Oh, Mr. Mori, it would be wonderful if you could attend my niece's wedding."

The journey from this island to Yokohama is completely opposite to the journey to Tokyo. Normally, the flight back to Tokyo would take about two hours, but to Yokohama, the flight would take an entire night. However, you can take the Shinkansen from Yokohama to Tokyo very quickly, so it doesn't actually take much time.

Moreover, this cruise ship looks exceptionally luxurious; spending a night on it would be like camping on a desert island.

Kogoro Mouri rarely proved useful, and Hoshimiya Yu and the others exchanged glances, all of them unable to help but curl the corners of their mouths into smiles.

The luxury cruise ship sailed towards Yokohama, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on everyone's faces, making them feel very comfortable.

The Hatamoto family is truly wealthy and powerful. They booked the top two decks of this cruise ship, while the sailors, captain, and crew stayed on the bottom deck, preventing others from coming up and disturbing them, thus creating a private space.

Kogoro Mouri ultimately didn't go into the cabin. Instead, he sat on the deck with Hokuro Hatamoto, clinking their glasses with sake. "So, it turns out your Hatamoto family has this kind of rule!"

“Yes, ever since the Edo period, when someone in the family gets married, they need to come to our Hatamoto Island to inform our ancestors. That’s why we chartered a cruise ship to the island to hold the engagement ceremony. Look, that’s my niece, Hatamoto Natsue. She’s currently studying Business Administration at the University of Tokyo.” Hatamoto Hokuro pointed over.

Xing Gongyu had been silently observing, and when she looked over, she saw a beautiful woman wearing a light blue dress.

With long, black hair and a fair, beautiful face that seemed to hold a hint of melancholy, she gazed at the distant sea, her eyes appearing slightly greenish, exuding a serene and graceful aura.

This is a true lady from a prominent family, a rich and noble young lady, completely different from the spoiled and misbehaving garden.

"She's really beautiful," Hoshiguma Yu thought, looking at the bride-to-be with a touch of pity. "This kind of personality is really not suitable for becoming the head of a conglomerate."

Natsue Hatamoto, who was leaning against the railing on the deck, seemed to sense Hoshimiya Yu's gaze and turned her head.

Xing Gongyu smiled slightly, his handsome and sunny demeanor naturally radiating outwards, and nodded to him from afar as a greeting.

Hatamoto Natsue smiled and nodded to Hoshimiya Yu, her manners impeccable; she was truly a woman who easily won people's favor!

My gaze shifted, and on the side of the deck stood a young man in a suit, his face covered in pockmarks, who was also attending the engagement party. He was holding a paintbrush and drawing something.

This bald fan of Kogoro Mouri, whom we just introduced, is his son, the outstanding young illustrator Ichiro Hatamoto.

The bald father spoke of his pockmarked son with a face full of pride.

Just then, an elderly man with white hair and beard came down from the second floor of the cruise ship. He was wearing a kimono and had very thick beard and eyebrows. When he saw Kogoro Mouri and the others, he was furious: "You bastards, didn't we charter this ship? How come there are outsiders here?"

Hatamoto Hokuro immediately broke out in a sweat and stood up to explain, "I'm sorry, Dad, this is a celebrity from Tokyo..."